Melanie L

Hello!

Nanny
in London

Hello!
My name is Mel, and I\'m a University student going into my 3rd year at Western.
I started babysitting at a young age, and later in my teens I discovered my passion for leadership and camp counselling. Even when I was a child, I have loved being around children. They have such a fun energy and life to them that is infectious to be around. I completed both a Leader in Training and Counsellor in Training course, and have since clocked five years of work in summer camps. In these five years I can confidently say that I have encountered all types of children- and I still love every minute of working with them!
No matter how \"difficult\" a child may be, I believe every kid just wants a chance to learn, have fun, and be accepted. Every day I am honoured to be doing work that helps create positive and experiences in these early years.
My approach to child care is simple-- less passive entertainment (television, computers etc) and more engagement!
I love learning about a childs interests and passions, leading exciting games with them, or even just reading a story or doing crafts.
Whatever your childs need, I would be more than happy to bring out the best in them- and have fun too!
Interspersed years of baby sitting as a teenager. (Jobs here and there, mostly school age children)
- prepared meals
- ran activities
- experience changing diapers
- enforced house rules (bedtimes, hygiene etc.)
Worked as an assistant to a mother with four children from ages 2 - 11 (also cared for them on my own)
- helped with behaviour management
- supervised public outings
- kept them entertained
Have worked in summer camps for 5 years. First as a counsellor and now as a Program Director.
- worked with children of all ages (4 - 15)
- behaviour management
- health and safety awareness
- modifying activities based on age group
- lunch/nutrition supervision
- accompanied swim time
- sensitivity training
- extensive activity and game knowledge